Its about that girl from the film the ring, samara morgan. she scares me so frickin much! I saw the movie about 2 years ago and I slept with the light on for about a month..Now all of a sudden I've randomly been dreaming about her and havnt been able to sleep very well for like a few days *30 mins max a night* because I'm so scared!
This is very unlike me, and I havnt watched the movie in so long, what the hell has brought this up? why am I acting so stupid? Its not like im 6 anymore! I confided in my bf and he finds it adorable but really silly. Its embarrassing! help!
2006-10-12 12:11:47 · 13 answers · asked by moomoo 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
see a counselor . . .
2006-10-12 12:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an irrational fear of aliens for at least a decade. I'd never seen a UFO or anything like that, and I'm not even very interested in the topic like some people -- but I was convinced that one would show up in my bedroom one night and abduct me. I tried not to think of aliens so they wouldn't show up. Silly, I know, but the fear was as real as if it were a real threat. I didn't start sleeping with the light off till I got married, and then I was always ready to shake my partner awake if I saw one in the middle of the night.
I have recently gotten over it for good. How? By facing my fears. I've been watching every alien video available on YouTube. The creepier the better. The first few seconds of "Rubber Johnny" kept me huddled in a ball for a night (despite the unimpressive conversation) before I actually worked up the courage to watch the rest of it and realized it was a music video, lol.
The more I watch, the more the fear goes away. I'm able to see subjectively that, yes, some of the stuff could be real; most of it is fake. The fake stuff helps. (And in the case of The Ring, it's most definitely fake!) What's odd is, the stuff that could be real is helpful too, because there's so little of it. I realize that I have a greater chance of being struck by lightning than of being abducted. The chances of being hunted down by a movie character are virtually nil, you know. :)
And it might be helpful to see if you have anxiety. Take the test on page two of this PDF:
http://www.lutheranchurch-canada.ca/resources/H&Lworksheets.pdf#search=%22%22burns%20anxiety%20inventory%22%22
I had mild anxiety through most of this problem. Not just this one subject, but I was anxious about everything from my health, to money, to relationships. It rarely seemed irrational; my fears always seemed well-founded. Then I started taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin for depression, and the anxiety also went away. I think that's how I can now have the courage to face my most irrational fear. The alien fear was probably just a general indicator of how anxious I was about life. Now that I've started to gain more self-confidence, I rarely think about it any more. And now that I'm facing the fear, I'm so over it that I'm writing a short story about aliens (instead of trying to avoid thinking about them).
I often wondered if the fear represented something else. I think it's a self-esteem issue. Aliens are scary because you're powerless against them. Now that I feel more capable, confident, and able to take care of myself, it's not so creepy anymore. Ask yourself what The Ring's character symbolizes for you.
Another thing that helped me get to sleep when these images kept popping in my head, was to concentrate on something else. I've learned that if you focus on one thing long enough, your mind turns to that subject for a while. Reading a book, or planning a project, or thinking about what you need to finish at work are all good topics.
You're not crazy. You're just noticing your fears in a more direct way than most people do. You can't take care of a problem until you recognise it. Look at this as a blessing! Good luck.
2006-10-12 19:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything is okay with you.
Most propably you have been in certain mental condition while watching the movie...
Here is my adivise which I am sure will help you.
Go get the movie and watch it again... make the environment as easy as possible... once you watch it again your previous impressions will be overriten in your brain....and you'll be fine.
The best way to deal with the fear is to attack it. So
1. go rent the movie
2. set up a cool and fun environment with some nice music
3. watch it, and have in mind that it's a just movie.
4. be sure to get a dvd which has the special features so that
you can watch them.. like how the movie was filmed, interviews with the actors. once you see the actor that scared you talking in the real live environment you will for sure get absalutely OK....
Cheers
2006-10-12 19:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Vladimir Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I think you should just watch the movie again and remind yourself it is just fiction. Watch the movie and especially turn off the sound so you won't be startled by the music, which is mainly the most frightening effects. Sound effects make up most of the movie. Then you can joke on all the bloopers this movie has. Hope this helps.
2006-10-12 19:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think theres anything wrong. Once we get those images in our mind, they're burned there for good. I know I am an adult who has simply accepted that I cannot watch horror films anymore because I cant get them out of my mind and they torment me. I really like horror movies, too, but I just can't do it. It works out better in the long run.
You don't need therapy, and you don't need to "face your fear." Because there is no need. Once you realize that these dreams represent something in your life, and face the REAL problem, simply stop watching the movies. Don't fill you mind with garbage, and there won't be garbage in there to torment you.
2006-10-12 19:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreams can be frighting but more so with young people. I learned over the years that if you talk and reason with whoever is trying to harm you in your dream you can overcome that anxiety. Like for example: I am your friend and I am not going to do any harm to you. So please leave me alone and go away. Repeat that line several times during your sleep, you will be amazed at the results. Good luck and sweet dreams.
2006-10-12 19:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are dreaming about her again cause of the new movie coming out. Try to see if you can find info on her online or something and read about her and not her character in the movie. Maybe if you can see her as person and not the character it might help the fear.
2006-10-12 19:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by crazy_assky_chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreams are often representations of other things in our lives. Psychologically "The Ring" could just be your mind's way of expressing something going wrong in your life. Write down the next dream you have, and try to symbolize it. See what you come up with...and as for the insomnia, if you're really paranoid you may want to talk to a GP just to be sure.
2006-10-12 19:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There may be something in your life that is causing you stress and you are not dealing with it. This could be your subconsciuos' way of dealing with your stress in your dream state. If not, and this still persists, I would suggest seeing a therapist to help work out what is bothering you. Good Luck!
2006-10-12 19:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by cabjr1961 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the movie again and confront your fear. Keep watching the part with her that freaks you out the most over and over and over until it doesn't bother you anymore.
2006-10-12 19:15:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever considered the possibility you have an anxiety disorder? Tell your doctor about your un-natural fear of something you know to be fictional.
2006-10-12 19:14:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋